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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1346

    PUBYAC Digest 1346

Topics covered in this issue include:

  1) Duct Tape Wallet Information
by "Jennie Deal" <jennied@abbe-lib.org>
  2) Grant Opportunity - MetLife Foundation Reading America Program
by "Elissa Goldman" <egoldman@lff.org>
  3) Position/Career Opportunity Announcement
by "Loretta McKinney" <Lmckinney@ci.escondido.ca.us>
  4) Re: Be a librarian for a day
by "Carol and Gary Levin" <cglevin@access4less.net>
  5) RE: Be a librarian for a day
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
  6) Re: Be a librarian for a day
by Kenny <bignotti@tln.lib.mi.us>
  7) RE: Nazi Stumper
by Erika Burge <eburge@esls.lib.wi.us>
  8) RE: Be a librarian for a day
by "Jeannette Whitworth" <JWhitworth@sno-isle.org>
  9) Big Ben and the English Channel
by ITIOPYA@aol.com
 10) Stumper: Deceased African American Female Athlete
by Dawn Sardes <Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org>
 11) separation from nanny books
by Susan Marshall <Sue.Marshall@mcfls.org>
 12) stumper grandmother
by "Jennifer McQuilkin" <JMcQuilkin@joplinpubliclibrary.org>
 13) Re: Be a librarian for a day
by "Jennifer Salt" <jennifersalt@hotmail.com>

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From: "Jennie Deal" <jennied@abbe-lib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Duct Tape Wallet Information
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 15:23:53 CST

A big thank you to everyone who replied to my request for duct tape
wallet directions.

Book Titles                 

"Got tape?" by Ellie Schiedermayer (Krause Publications, c2002, isbn
0-87349-426-1)Directions on Page 31
"Ductigami: the art of the tape" by Joe Wilson
"Jumbo Duct Tape Book" by Joe Berg and others
"Duct Shui: a New Tape on an Ancient Philosophy" by the Duct Tape Guys 
"Red Green's Duct Tape is not Enough"                              
 
Web Sites
http://www.ducktapeclub.com/
http://www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/howto/
http://www.3m.com/intl/CA/english/centres/home_leisure/duct_tape/dt_
wallet.html
http://www.duckproducts.com - Find out how teens can win a $5000
scholarship by making duct tape prom outfits.

Instructions from a teen:
first you need four index cards, duct tape, and possibly velcro with
superglue

cut off a fourth of all the index cards

you take two of the index cards and tape them together on BOTH sides.
cover the index cards completely

do the same to the other two index cards

now lay the two duct taped rectangles on each other and tape the bottom
and the two sides of the rectangles

fold the rectangles in half and set something heavy on it for a day or
two.

roll duct tape and stick it on either side of the half so it will stay
shut OR take the velcro and tape it to the inside of both

and now you have a duct tape wallet! you can make your own that easily
instead of spending forty dollars on one at your local mall!




Jennie Deal, Children's Librarian
Aiken County Public Library
314 Chesterfield St, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
Phone: 803-642-7585
Fax: 803-642-7570




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From: "Elissa Goldman" <egoldman@lff.org>
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Subject: Grant Opportunity - MetLife Foundation Reading America Program
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Libraries for the Future would like to bring to your attention a wonderful
opportunity to
participate in The MetLife Foundation Reading America Program and we hope
that you will consider submitting an application for your library.

Libraries for the Future, with support of MetLife Foundation, is sponsoring
a national book and film discussion series for teenagers and families,
especially immigrant-Americans, that will take place in public libraries.

Last year, 30 libraries across the country participated in The MetLife
Foundation Reading America Program.  The success of each of their programs
and the support of the MetLife Foundation has allowed us to continue the
program for another year.  This year thirty new libraries will be selected
for participation and we are proud to provide this opportunity for program
expansion and invite all libraries to submit proposals for participation.
The deadline for proposals is April 9, 2004.

The MetLife Foundation Reading America Program was developed by Libraries
for the Future in response to MetLife Foundation's interest in how libraries
could be helpful in mitigating the tensions that often result from the
differing cultural experiences of adults and youth, especially when young
people are growing up in a culture unfamiliar to their parents
and older family members.  The program is designed to use literature, film,
and the neutral ground of the library to stimulate discussion that
positively affects the relationship between generations of Americans and
immigrant-Americans. The program is intended to provide a valuable addition
to the exemplary work that so many libraries are already doing with new
populations, families and teens.  It is also intended to stimulate increased
connections between local libraries and new audiences in communities
experiencing significant demographic change.

The RFP announcement, application, possible themes and program formats and
sample discussion series for The MetLife Foundation Reading America Program
are posted on Libraries for the Future's website at www.lff.org.  Should you
have any questions please contact me at 1-800-542-1918 or via email at
egoldman@lff.org.

Thank you,
Elissa

Elissa Goldman
Family Place Libraries Director
Libraries for the Future
27 Union Square West, Suite 204
New York, NY 10003
646-336-6236
egoldman@lff.org

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From: "Loretta McKinney" <Lmckinney@ci.escondido.ca.us>
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Subject: Position/Career Opportunity Announcement
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If you are looking for a great place to live and work, where the weather =
is absolutely beautiful and you are a short drive from the beach, the =
mountains and the dessert.  And, if you are seeking a great opportunity to =
coordinate children's programs, services, collections and more for a =
diverse children's community, then the Escondido Public Library has a job =
for YOU!  Read on!

SENIOR LIBRARIAN
(CHILDREN'S SERVICES COORDINATOR)

If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to =
provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North San Diego County =
location, consider a career with the City of Escondido.  We currently have =
an opening for Senior Librarian, Children's Services.

Key responsibilities include:
=B7 Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, =
programs, procedures and work standards for children's services throughout =
the Escondido Library system.
=B7 Plan, organize, direct and review the work of staff assigned to =
the Children's Room of the Main Library.
=B7 Select library materials and resources, including online resources,=
 for the Children's Room collection.
=B7 Coordinate and provide reference services to children, including =
online reference, as well as other specialized programs and services.
=B7 Assist in developing and coordinating outreach and promotional =
efforts for children's library services in Escondido, including fostering =
excellent cooperative relationships with the school district.

The ideal candidate for this position will:
=B7 Be dedicated, self-motivated and customer service oriented.=20
=B7 Have extensive knowledge of children's literature, resources, =
programs, services, and current technology.
=B7 Be capable of project initiation and follow-through.
=B7 Effectively manage professional and paraprofessional staff in a =
positive and productive manner.
=B7 Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, =
volunteers and a diverse public.

Minimum requirements:
=B7 Graduate of an ALA-accredited university with a Master's Degree in =
Library Science.=20
=B7 Three years of progressively responsible experience as a profession=
al librarian in a public library.
=B7 Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

NOTE:  The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free =
workplace.  A medical examination, along with a drug screen will be =
conducted following a conditional offer of employment.  All regular =
employees in the Administrative, Clerical and Engineering bargaining unit =
shall, as a condition of employment, become a member of Escondido City =
Employees Association (ECEA) or pay an Agency Fee in an amount not to =
exceed membership dues. =20

Salary: $3,850-$4,680 per month, plus an outstanding benefits package.  =
Benefits may vary by bargaining unit, but all regular employees receive =
the following benefit package:
=B7 Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and retirement.
=B7 A comprehensive health, life, and dental insurance package.
=B7 Bilingual employees receive extra pay.
=B7 Flexible 9/80 work schedule.

FULLY COMPLETED CITY APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION REQUIRED
Human Resources Department
201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Telephone (760) 839-4643
www.ci.escondido.ca.us

Final Filing Deadline:  March 29, 2004,  5:30 p.m.
FAXED Applications and Postmarks Cannot Be Accepted

NOTE:  ESCONDIDO CITY HALL HOURS ARE 7:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL IS CLOSED ALTERNATE FRIDAYS.

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From: "Carol and Gary Levin" <cglevin@access4less.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Be a librarian for a day
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I agree completely...or at least if they were doing this right, they might
have offered a $1000 scholarship to an ALA-accreditted library school so
people realized that what we do requires an education!!!
Carol Levin

Enjoy Life! This is not a Dress Rehearsal!
Services Librarian
> Orange County Public Library
> Orange, Virginia
>

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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
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Subject: RE: Be a librarian for a day
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:01:19 CST

i didn't even notice that ALA had anything to do with
it. that makes it even worse. i was going to write
into the magazine and say something but decided there
wasn't any point but if ALA is sponsoring it they
should know better. i think we should say something!
~j.


=====
~jenniferbaker
fresno co. public library

"I may not be an explorer or an adventurer or a treasure seeker or a gun
fighter Mr. O' Connell, but I am proud of what I am." "And what is that?" "I
am a librarian!"
~ Evelyn, The Mummy

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From: Kenny <bignotti@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Be a librarian for a day
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:01:31 CST


Apparently, Woman's Day has about the same perception of what it takes to
be a real librarian as the rest of the public at large.  As soon as I stop
laughing to keep from crying I'll try to decide whether or not to feel
insulted.  :p

Ken Bigontti
Teen Services Librarian
Livonia Alfred Noble Library
Livonia MI
                          

On Sat, 21 Feb 2004, Faith Williams wrote:

> Do you all know about this contest at women's day?
>
> Be a librarian for a day
>
> http://www.womansday.com/article.asp?article_id=8534
>
> Faith Williams
>
> =====
> Faith Williams, children's librarian
> DCPLibrary 698-3374 http://www.mybookmarks.com/public/fmwill
> H. 202 362-0189  <faithmw@yahoo.com>
>

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From: Erika Burge <eburge@esls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Nazi Stumper
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:01:42 CST


Thanks so much for the quick response to my query -- it looks like the book
is Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan.

Thank you for helping me out...

Erika



Hi Guys --

   I had a book request that I have had no luck in figuring out, so I
hope
that one of you will be familiar with the book.  The book is a chapter
book
appropriate for a 4th or 5th grader -- it takes place in a Nazi
occupied
country during World War II.  Children smuggle gold out of somewhere
from
right under the Nazi's noses on sleds.  The woman who described the
book
said that the story took place during the winter and possibly in
Scandinavia (or another snowy country in Europe).  I tried a number of
keyword searches on our system, and I used our state-wide system
(WISCAT)
with no luck!  Thanks in advance for your help!

Erika

Erika Burge
Children's Librarian
Cedarburg Public Library
W63 N583 Hanover Avenue
Cedarburg, WI 53012

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From: "Jeannette Whitworth" <JWhitworth@sno-isle.org>
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Subject: RE: Be a librarian for a day
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:01:51 CST

The way that I read this is as a shadowing opportunity. The winner =
"shadows" a librarian for a day, participating in some tasks, etc. There =
has been considerable talk in various journals about the lack of good =
library school candidates and the lack of interest in the profession in =
general recently. Why not look at this as a way to let many people see =
what librarians actually do do. And why shouldn't Ala reach out to the =
public through widely seen sources.=20
Jeannette Whitworth
Children's LIbrarian
Snohomish Library
Sno-Isle Libraries, Wa.

-----Original Message-----
From: G Gallagher [mailto:gglibrarian@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 1:23 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Be a librarian for a day


Ok, maybe it's just me being grumpy on a Monday morning, but this really
bugs me and ALA is co-sponsoring it!  Being a "Librarian for a day" =
seems to
me (taking this more personally than I probably should) to re-inforce =
the
stereotype that anyone can do what we do since obviously all we do is =
sit
around all day and look at books and read stories to children- why did I
bother going to school?
>From the Women's Day site: "If you've always wanted to field queries, =
read
to kids during story hour and make book selections, tell us about it"
Wouldn't it have been better to maybe have people write in about their
favorite librarian and then feature that person in a magazine article =
rather
than someone who thinks that it would be a peaceful and relaxing way to
spend their day?  I realize that it's all in good fun and publicity is
publicity, but even after a few deep breaths, this still really bugs me.
Genevieve- who needs another cup of coffee



Genevieve Gallagher
Youth Services Librarian
Orange County Public Library
Orange, Virginia

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From: ITIOPYA@aol.com
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Big Ben and the English Channel
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:08:33 CST

Hello!

I am attempting to search picture books for K - 2 graders on the subject of
Big Ben and the English Channel.  Any ideas?

--
Paula M. Antunes
Southeast Library Branch
Jacksonville Florida

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From: Dawn Sardes <Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Deceased African American Female Athlete
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:08:46 CST

Okay, we have a patron doing a trivia sheet assignment on african American
History Month.

The question reads:

This famous athlete brought awareness to Sickle Cell Anemia prior to her
death.  Who was she?

So, we've perused print & online biographies of the likely candidates.

Jackie Joyner is still living, as is Loretta Claiborne.

Other pbvious possibilities:

>From a Florence Griffith Joyner Bio:
In 1993, President Clinton picked her to become the first woman to chair the
President's Council on Physical Fitness. She served as a spokesperson for
many groups, including the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, American Cancer
Society and Project Eco-School, an environmental education center.

>From a Wilma Rudolph Bio:
In 1967 Vice-President Hubert Humphrey invited Wilma to participate in
"Operation Champ," an athletic outreach program for underprivileged youth in
the ghettoes of 16 major cities. She started her own non-profit
organization, The Wilma Rudolph Foundation, to continue this kind of work.
The foundation provided free coaching in a variety of sports, and academic
assistance and support as well.

I've checked into Alice Coachman, and no mention is made of work for Sickle
Cell.

The only major athlete who really fits the bill is Willie Stargill, but he
is not female.  This question is consuming us here.

Remember, African-American, famous athlete, female, deceased, Sickle Cell

Dawn Sardes
Teen Services Librarian
Euclid Public Library
Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org
216-261-5300, ext. 138

"Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the
general diffusion of knowledge.  In proportion as the Structure of a
government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public
opinion should be enlightened."

>From the 1796 Farewell Address of George Washington, 1st President of the
United States

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From: Susan Marshall <Sue.Marshall@mcfls.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: separation from nanny books
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Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 20:08:57 CST

Can anyone recommend picture books that specifically talk about a child's
separation from her nanny?  The girl has outgrown the nanny, at age 5, and
will now be taken care of by her parents.

The nanny doesn't want books about growth, change, or ordinary separation
anxiety. 

Thanks a million for sending the titles to me.

Sue Marshall
North Shore Library
Glendale, WI 53217
sue.marshall@mcfls.org

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From: "Jennifer McQuilkin" <JMcQuilkin@joplinpubliclibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper grandmother
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 23:23:59 CST


Pubyac-  Thanks for your speedy answers.  Everyone agrees it is Roald
Dahl George series some think George's Marvellous Medicine and others
George's Marvellous Machine.  We don't have either on these books, but
we are getting them through ILL.  The patron thinks george sounds
familiar but isn't sure which one. =20
Thanks!
Jennifer McQuilkin

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From: "Jennifer Salt" <jennifersalt@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Be a librarian for a day
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I agree completely with what everyone is saying about be a librarian for a
day, but there is something else that is bothering me: we were volunteered
as a prize, but no one even bothered to tell us about the contest, much less
asked our permission. Apparently, all local libraries are supposed to
cheerfully jump on the bandwagon when _Woman's Day_ calls us to inform the
winner is from our community. And what about those towns which do not have
libraries?

--Jennifer

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